Laurens, SC–Laurens County First Steps, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing early childhood education and support to families in Laurens County, is thrilled to announce its participation in the NASCAR Day Giveathon 2023.
Laurens County First Steps has been chosen as a beneficiary of the NASCAR Day Giveathon, and we are excited to use this opportunity to raise funds and awareness of the importance of Early Childhood Education and Development. The NASCAR Day Giveathon will take place for 75 hours, beginning at 5pm on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 through 8pm on Friday, May 19th, 2023. This is a nationwide event that brings together fans, drivers, and teams to raise money for charitable organizations across the country.
Laurens County First Steps has been serving the community for over 20 years, providing essential services to families and children in need. Our programs include parent education and support, child development screenings, child care training and professional development, access to high-quality early childhood education through scholarships, and a pediatric well-child visit reading program. With these evidence-based programs, we are working to achieve our vision of every Laurens County child entering school healthy and ready to succeed.
By participating in the NASCAR Day Giveathon, we hope to raise funds that will allow us to continue and expand our programs. With your support, we can make a real difference in the lives of families and children in our community.
To donate to Laurens County First Steps through the NASCAR Day Giveathon, please visit https://laurensfirststeps.org/ and click on the event. Every donation counts, no matter how big or small, and will go directly to supporting our programs and services. Specific funds from this Giveathon will expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and install two StoryWalk® Projects. A StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Pages from a children's book are installed in permanent display cases which are placed along an outdoor path. “The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.”
Thank you in advance for your support, and we hope to see you at the NASCAR Day Giveathon on May 19th! For more information, please contact Laurens County First Steps at erable@laurens55.org or 864-984-8130.
Laurens County First Steps is a local nonprofit that works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential. We achieve this goal by engaging families, caregivers, and community partners in high-quality evidence-based programs and services that improve early childhood development, from before birth through age five. We also serve as a connector and convener of all early childhood stakeholders in Laurens County.
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Child Abuse Prevention/Celebrate Safe Children Event
Rescheduled from Friday, April 14th to Saturday, May 6th.
Laurens, SC– Laurens County First Steps is thrilled to partner with Main Street Laurens **Moving on Main** 5k! Put your running shoes on and then come to the Child Abuse Prevention and to Celebrate Safe Children Event. Learn important information regarding Child Abuse Prevention. During the fiscal year 2021-2022, there were 351 children in Laurens County in substantiated investigations of abuse and neglect. Laurens County First Steps, and local community organizations are teaming up to raise awareness and prevent child abuse. On Saturday, May 6, 2023 Laurens County First Steps invites children and families to the Laurens Plaza at the Square for the Child Abuse Prevention/Celebrate Safe Children Event from 9am to 1pm.
This event is a fun and educational opportunity for families to come together and learn about child abuse prevention and to celebrate safe children. There will be food vendors, games, activities, and resources available for parents and children. Local children performing as well as engaging speakers. At this time, we currently have 20 organizations participating in the event. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate will have the Imagination Playground.
Imagination Playground’s big blocks are an innovative playground equipment system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and, above all, fun.
Laurens County First Steps is committed to promoting healthy families and improving the lives of young children. By working together, we can create a safer and more supportive community for our children to grow and thrive in. To further support our community, we will be collecting non-perishable food, can goods, and diapers for the Laurens Baptist Association. They may be brought to the event or dropped off at the Laurens County First Steps office located at 1029 West Main Street, Laurens.
We encourage everyone to join us for this important event, and celebrate safe children while we help spread the message that child abuse is preventable. Let's come together to Celebrate Safe Children! In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the Laurens YMCA.
For more information, please contact Laurens County First Steps at erable@laurens55.org or 864-984-8130.
Laurens County First Steps is a local nonprofit that works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential. We achieve this goal by engaging families, caregivers, and community partners in high-quality programs and services that improve early childhood development, from before birth through age five. We also serve as a connector and convener of all early childhood stakeholders in Laurens County.
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